Hamlet of Kinngait Hiring for Senior Administrative Officer Job at Cape Dorset Full Time

The Hamlet of Kinngait, Nunavut is a remote Northern community with a population of approximately 1,450 people located at the southern tip of Baffin Island. Kinngait is known as the “Inuit Arts Capital of the World”.

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The community is serviced by one airport with Canadian North direct air service to and from Iqaluit, as well as a 6 member RCMP detachment, and a new community health center staffed by 5 nurses.
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The Government of Nunavut has recently constructed a new state of the art high school and a new power generating plant in the last three years.

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The Hamlet requires a Senior Administrative Officer with a strong background in Municipal Administration, Accounting, Financial Management, Project Management, Capital Planning, Long Term Sustainability Planning and Labor Relations and proven success as an effective communicator and civic promoter.
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Responsible to the Mayor and Council, the successful candidate will direct, administer and coordinate all affairs of the Municipality of Kinngait. As well, the individual will oversee all aspects of the municipal administration, including management of human resources, municipal operations, and projects in accordance with Council policies. Ensure that all contracts of the Municipal Corporation are prepared and executed as required by Council;

manage a sizeable workforce and work towards achieving a healthy financial performance with steady growth to the municipality.
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Qualifications:
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• A recognized diploma/degree or enrolment in a Municipal, Public Administration or Management field.

• A CPA designation would be an asset.

• Formal training in local government administration.

• 3 to 5 years municipal experience. Equivalencies will be considered.

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Requirements:
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• Familiarization with statutory responsibilities as specified in the Hamlet’s Act And other associated Acts of Nunavut.

• Working knowledge of government operations, statues, by-laws and

policy making.

• A proven background in financial administration.

• Working knowledge of Accounting Systems, budgeting processes and government assistance programs.

• Good problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Ability to deal with staff diplomatically and fairly.

• Experience in workforce personnel management.

• Experience in working in a cross-cultural environment.

• The ability to speak Inuktitut would be considered an asset.

• The successful candidate must be bondable and provide a successful criminal records check and a successful bank and credit card credit check.

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The Municipality of Kinngait will provide a competitive salary based on education, and experience. A generous benefits package, which includes a Northern Allowance, Annual Vacation Travel Assistance and subsidized housing and pension is available subject to negotiation.
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Last date for application: September 24, 2021.
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Please forward a detailed cover letter and resume either in person, by fax, or by email, addressed to:

Mayor and Council

Municipality of Kinngait

PO Box 030

Kinngait, NU

X0A 0C0

1-(867) 897-8943 Telephone

1-(867) 897-8030 Fax

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Application deadline: 24/9/2021

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Work remotely:

• No